Cheap Vehicle Delivery & Vehicle Transporation

When you have a desired timeframe and destination for your delivery you need to decide which type of transporter you will employ to get your auto from A to B.

Again, specialist vehicles will require variable sizes and shapes of transport; you can’t fit a boat on a motorbike trailer, but generally speaking there are two ways to move vehicles

Get someone to drive it: Using trade plates is a common way to move vehicles; this method is especially popular for those purchasing vehicles online from car auctions.

Hiring a trade plate driver can be the cheapest option for vehicle transportation, however there’s a slightly higher risk of damage.

If you’re vehicle isn’t roadworthy or road legal, then obviously this service is out of the question, the same goes for moving vehicle parts of course.

Trailer and transporter delivery: This mode of transport is more expensive than a driven service, but also allows you a greater degree of flexibility in what you can transport.

Individual flatbeds can haul all manner of vehicles, these are likely to be the most costly method of transport but may be the only option for certain machines.

Multiple vehicle trailers such as large car transporters can save on costs when compared to an individual trailer because your vehicle delivery benefits from a shared cost of transport.

Larger transports can’t offer a door to door service however, so you may have to arrange a place to pick your vehicle up from.

Transport companies will offer varying levels of service when it comes to moving your vehicle. When comparing firms ask as many questions as possible to ensure that you know what you’re getting.

Finding and comparing the services and costs for a range of delivery services can take substantial legwork. Trawling the yellow pages or trade websites can be very time consuming.

On Shiply you can find thousands of UK vehicle transport companies in one place. Instead of asking around numerous firms, you can list your vehicle move online with us and let transporters compete for your custom.

If you list the details of your vehicle move on Shiply you’ll receive quotes from transporters who are able to complete the move in your specified timeframe. We also allow you to compare potential vehicle transporters based on the reviews they have received from other completed jobs, helping you choose the company you deem most suitable.

When you’re happy with the credentials and the quote from a transporter you just need to accept the bid and complete the move.

When your vehicle is delivered

Once your vehicle has reached its destination or you go to collect it, you (and potentially the transporter) will need to check over its condition, then you will have to sign off the completion of the delivery.

Things to check when receiving your delivery:

- Vital signs: Check to make sure that all important functions are as you left them: Lights, engine, brakes and any special functions unique to different vehicles. If you bought your vehicle online then check that everything is as it was described.

- Miles: Has the machine travelled the distance you expected? If it’s further it might be worth raising it with the transporter.

- Paint: Check for any damage, this is what the photos are useful for, compare the pre and post transport condition.

- Inside: Unless it was driven then this should definitely be unchanged, though it can be worth a check.

When everything’s signed off and the transport has been completed please help us to improve our service by leaving feedback for the transport provider, this not only helps them but aids other future users in their search for a vehicle transporter.